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Lostis Family History

Lostis Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Loftis, Loftus, Lois, Louis, Costas, Bostic, Lustig, Lollis, Loomis

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Where is the Lostis family from?

You can see how Lostis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lostis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lostis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lostis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lostis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lostis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lostis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lostis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Lostis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lostis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Lostis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Lostis. For the veterans among your Lostis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lostis lifespan?

Average Lostis life expectancy in 1984 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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